How To Fix R1179 - Application object &1: No screen sequence variants exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Application object &1: No screen sequence variants exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1179 - Application object &1: No screen sequence variants exist ?

  The SAP error message R1179 indicates that there are no screen sequence variants available for the specified application object. This typically occurs when a user tries to access a transaction or screen that requires a specific sequence of screens, but the system cannot find any defined sequence variants for that application.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Screen Sequence Variants: The primary cause of this error is that the required screen sequence variants have not been created or are not assigned to the user or user group.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the screen sequence variants.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the SAP system that prevents the screen sequence variants from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Screen Sequence Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code SHD0 (Transaction Variants).
  Check if the required screen sequence variants exist for the application object.
  If they do not exist, create a new screen sequence variant by following the prompts to define the sequence of screens.
  
  
  
  Assign Screen Sequence Variants:
  
  Ensure that the created screen sequence variants are assigned to the appropriate user or user group.
  This can be done in the same transaction (SHD0) or through user parameter settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the screen sequence variants.
  This can be checked using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on managing screen sequence variants.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SHD0: Transaction Variants
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  User Parameters: Check user parameters in transaction SU01 to ensure that the user settings are correct.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to screen sequence variants and this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R1179 error and ensure that the necessary screen sequence variants are available for the application object in question.